Industry pioneer with pragmatic expertise in project development, plant site assessment, feasibility studies, rail/truck transportation negotiation, and state and federal permitting requirements, particularly for the ethanol market.

Able to spur new business development and manage supply and distribution in the execution of large-scale, multi-million dollar initiatives, from initial concept to final completion.

Operations management expert with hands-on experience in launching, managing, and growing million-dollar enterprises in response to changing industry needs. Significant personal experience in large-volume sales and purchases, including managing a $200 M construction budget; 1 M bbls/yr #2 oil trading; 20 M gallon/yr retail/wholesale gasoline supply management.

Chosen by President G.W. Bush to represent the ethanol industry on a public panel he chaired, based on recognized ethanol industry expertise and leadership. The panel video feed was shown world wide.